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Shiv's Embrace
ENCHANTMENT — AURA Uncommon
Magic 2011 EDHREC #21,016
$0.08
-27.3%
7 days
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Shiv's Embrace Price Summary
Shiv's Embrace's current headline price is $0.08.
Shiv's Embrace Printings & Prices
5 printings
Shiv's Embrace has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Shiv's Embrace: Buylist Offers
8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M11 #156 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M14 #153 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M11 #156 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M14 #153 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #USG-216 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M11 #156 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDG #74 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | USG #216 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Shiv's Embrace Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Enchant creature
Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 and has flying.
{R}: Enchanted creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
""Wear the foe's form to best it in battle. So sayeth the bey.""
Shiv's Embrace is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Shiv's Embrace Rulings
2 most recent
- Aug 15, 2010 Only Shiv’s Embrace’s controller (who is not necessarily the enchanted creature’s controller) can activate its activated ability.
- Aug 15, 2010 When Shiv’s Embrace’s activated ability resolves, the creature Shiv’s Embrace is enchanting at that time will get +1/+0 (regardless of what creature Shiv’s Embrace was enchanting when the ability was activated). If Shiv’s Embrace has left the battlefield by then, the creature it was enchanting at the time it left the battlefield will get +1/+0.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
7 printings
Shiv's Embrace has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #USG-216 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M14 #153 | 2013-07-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M14 #153 | 2013-07-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDG #74 | 2011-04-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M11 #156 | 2010-07-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M11 #156 | 2010-07-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| USG #216 | 1998-10-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #USG-216 
M14 #153 
DDG #74 
USG #216 Shiv's Embrace in Commander
Shiv's Embrace is the #21,016 most-played card on EDHREC, down 406 places over the last 30 days.
Shiv's Embrace FAQ
How much is Shiv's Embrace worth?
Shiv's Embrace is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Shiv's Embrace legal in Commander?
Yes — Shiv's Embrace is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Shiv's Embrace been reprinted?
Yes — Shiv's Embrace has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Shiv's Embrace cheap?
Shiv's Embrace trades at about $0.08 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,016 on EDHREC).